WeTheHobby is a thriving sports entertainment company with global reach, headquartered in Rochester, NY. We value creativity, diversity, innovation, dedication, and our community!
Our work environment includes:
Modern office setting
Strong growth opportunities
Flexible working hours
Lively atmosphere
A team that cares about one another
Welcoming and inclusive culture
WeTheHobby, a trusted and respected brand in the sports entertainment industry, is looking for energetic and passionate production talent to help grow our total media production.
WeTheHobby is seeking an Executive Producer to lead its growing content teams. This is a pivotal role at WeTheHobby, responsible for leading, mentoring and developing an emerging team of Producers and Project Managers. The Executive Producer will foster a positive culture and work environment while streamlining production efforts across video, photo, social, broadcast and online channels. Working closely with the Chief Marketing Officer, Senior Media Director and Senior Marketing Manager (and WeTheHobby’s on-air personalities), the Executive Producer will define creative pitches, project scopes, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
This leadership role will play an integral part in driving creative content alignment with brand and quality standards.
Since its inception in 2021, the company has grown dramatically (and profitably) now with over 80 full-time staff and 250,000+ followers across our social and marketplace channels. This role is a unique opportunity for outgoing sports enthusiasts and extroverts who love making connections and infusing quality into each interaction.
Come join a forward-thinking team, raising the standards of sports collectibles and playing a major role in an explosive and exciting industry. WeTheHobby operates out of its current location in the Neighborhood of the Arts in Rochester, NY.
See us in action on Whatnot: https://www.whatnot.com/user/wethehobby
See us in action on Fanatics Live: https://www.fanatics.live/shops/www.fanatics.live/shops/we-the-hobby
Find us on social: @wethehobby (Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook)
Core job responsibilities:
Oversee all stages of production, from pre-production to post-production
Lead the creative production team with up to five direct reports
Collaborate with leadership to define project scopes, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation
Ensure all content meets quality standards, reflects brand objectives and stays current on industry trends, emerging technologies and best practices
Coordinate schedules, budgets, and resources to ensure production stays within budget and meets all deadlines and deliverables
Manage all production budgets with CMO and CFO
Lead, mentor and collaborate with producers and the entire content marketing team
Communicate effectively with stakeholders throughout the organizatio
Overseeing final products to ensure they meet quality standards and adhere to the project's goals
Ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and safety requirements, such as copyright and licensing issues
Reviewing and approving content to guarantee it aligns with branding guidelines and production standards
Our ideal candidate has:
Minimum 10 years in the creative industry with a strong background in video and photo production
Bachelor's degree or equivalent working experience in sports, agency, media or related field.
Expert in Adobe Creative Suite including Premiere Pro, Photoshop, After Effects and Illustrator
Strong leadership skills with the ability to collaborate and inspire production teams.
Highly organized with superior attention to detail.
Passionate about sports, social media and trending topics.
Experience scripting, producing and delivering exceptional Podcast experiences
Expert in project and production management tools
In-depth knowledge of website production
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Our compensation and salaries are commensurate with candidate quality and experience level(s).
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Marketing, Advertising, and Design
Industries
Spectator Sports, Broadcast Media Production and Distribution, and Technology, Information and Media
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